A Complete Dictionary of English-Chinese Idiomatic Phrases

This substantial work provides a indispensable reference for those wanting an understanding of common - and not so common - English language idiomatic phrases. Each entry (of which there are many thousands) shows the phrase, its Chinese character equivalent, and an example (or two) of the phrase?s use in the context of a sentence or a paragraph. This title is an extremely useful tool for learners of English wanting to come to grips with the peculiarities of the English language, and for the student of Chinese who wishes to render a particular phrase into Chinese. A fascinating book!